Lots of things I hadn't considered.Some confusing points here.You said it was an investment property, and then you said you live in it.As you know, you cannot 1031 a primary residence, but a 1031 does kick the capital gains can down the road. 

So they started to default to their sellers.

I’m relatively new to the world of real estate, having started my journey just 2 years ago.

We rent to plenty of S8 applicants; I've always believed the standard of care they exude is as high if not higher than "market" applicants because they'll get kicked out of the program if they don't.

What starts out as a delta ( wrapping the underlying and taking in the difference) started to break down ..

Happy to share resources or insights that might help as you get started!

Good.PPS: When reading or listening to the smack talkers, the ones who kick when one is down…you are next if they get the chance.

He'll tell you anything you want to hear just to kick the can down the road.

I don't know a single person who regrets starting out with a quad and house hacking.

@Kevin Lee congratulations on getting started!